From A-OK to Apollo 14 Long Road for Alan Shepard
Bob Considine recalls Alan Shepard's 1961 suborbital flight and its impact as America faced a space program setback, describing the tense countdown, the public prayers, and the mission's relief as Shepard landed in the Atlantic. The piece frames the event as a pivotal comeback moment and a defining prelude to later Apollo milestones.
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Tiny Kashmir and the orbiting dream of Shepard
A fragmented outlook links the Kashmir region to global tensions while shifting to a space age vignette. It recalls Shepard as a naval officer and astronaut contender, noting his complex career path, the lunar pledge, and parades celebrating the space program amid Cold War undertones.
Air Force Lifts NCO Club Manager in Greenland Probe
Washington AP reports the Air Force relieved S. Sgt. Dewey Risner from his manager post at Thule Air Base on Sept 20 after a surprise audit found financial irregularities. Officials note the investigation, begun 18 months ago, is part of a global probe into misconduct at officer and NCO clubs with no legal action yet taken pending review by Col. Nat King.
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Santa Delivers Baby Sister for Francis Fairburns Jr
In Philadelphia a surprised family welcomed a baby girl born five pounds fourteen ounces Wednesday afternoon after Santa misjudged a boy’s wish. Francis Fairburns Jr., age four, was told he would not get a sister this year, yet his mother delivered the newborn in hospital as relatives relayed the unexpected news.
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Hruska Faults Communications Over Boxcar Mixup
Senator Roman Hruska of Nebraska blamed a communications error for his claim that 16 boxcar trains were en route to Nebraska to ease a grain harvest crisis. He asserted the mixup misrepresented boxcar destinations and pledged steps to prevent a recurrence as farmers faced disappointment. An aide noted the American Railroad Association had warned the department that boxcars were bound for the Midwest, with some cars destined elsewhere.
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Market Roster of Oddly Formatted Sale Items
List of assorted sale items with irregular prices and terms. Mentions full size beds, control types, standmixer Avotode gold, portable use, and discounted prices. includes references to regular prices and partial figures in an unclear catalog listing.
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